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92% Of Travelers Dissatisfied With Airport Experience – Survey

Research conducted by local travel booking website Travelstart has revealed the grim state of affairs at Nigerian airports. The research, which was conducted by way of a survey designed to gauge public sentiment around Nigeria’s airports, posed questions to more than 500 frequent business and leisure travelers.

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Murtala Muhammed International Airport was a forerunner in negative sentiment with 77% of the survey respondents citing Lagos as the airport they travel through most regularly. Survey respondents ranked a lack of facilities (59%), general conduct of officers of the force such as Immigration, Port Health, Customs (57%) and careless handling of luggage (44%) as the top pain points of travelling through our airports.

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70% of survey respondents say they have experienced problems with their luggage either being “searched or rummaged through” at a Nigerian airport; most of these incidents occurring at Lagos (LOS), Abuja (ABV), Port Harcourt (PHC) and Kano (KAN) respectively.

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Airport luggage searches are mandatory to protect against security threats and 55% of Nigerian travellers agree that the checks should not be abolished. However, most believe the way in which checks are conducted should be reviewed as the vast majority of innocent passengers don’t want to feel criminalised by the innocent contents of their baggage. In addition, modernising current methods of scanning luggage would serve to combat this annoyance and improve the quality of service delivery sans the “rough handling” which has become commonplace.

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The survey determined that 92% of Nigerians feel the airport experience as a whole does not measure up to an acceptable standard. The airport experience should be aligned with the country’s tourism outlook if the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation is to meet its goal of improving foreign arrivals in the country. For many passengers, transiting through hubs such as Lagos offers their first impression of the country and their perception is guided by what they experience at the airport. Compounding the grim outlook was a recent article by Business Day South Africa which reflected unfavourably on Nigerian airports, naming Lagos Airport the worst on the continent. Similarly, CNN ranked Port Harcourt Airport as the worst airport in the world in an article published in February 2016.

Improvements

Those who responded to Travelstart’s survey were given the opportunity to comment on what features should be added or improved on to make for a better airport experience. Analysis of the responses showed that Wi-Fi, air conditioning, customer service and staff training are areas FAAN (Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria) could focus on to improve facilities and the overall experience. Many agree that airport authorities should upgrade technology to address inefficiencies – “The system needs to be more fluid, bearing in mind the volume of people travelling. The luggage check, annoying as it is, can’t be abolished because there are no luggage scanners but it is the biggest interrupter of the process,” one answer said. Lagos Airport authorities responded on Twitter saying, “We are focused on our airport development program and are working on our transformation.”

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How to Avoid Accidents on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The 127.6-kilometre-long expressway connecting Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State andLagos State, popularly referred to as “Lagos-Ibadan expressway”, is the oldest and remains one of the busiest inter-state routes in West Africa. As major traffic artery, it has certainly hosted its share of accidents over the years.

While many have attributed the frequency of these accidents to the bad state of the road, there are other factors that play major roles in facilitating these accidental calamities. From drunk-driving to the negligence of road laws as well as speeding, these factors but can be adequately tackled and accidents prevented by taking key steps.

Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 online hotel booking site throws light on steps motorists can take to avoid accidents on Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

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Stay away from the ‘fast lane’.

It the expressway, so it feels natural to kick up your gear and soar…but remember that speed thrills and also kills. While on the expressway, keep a rein on your speed and stay in control of your vehicle.

Also, stay away from the fast lane and instead, use the center or right lane.  Doing so ensures you have more escape routes should a problem suddenly arise that requires you to quickly change lanes. Actually, most of the accidents on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway occur in the left lane, so stay away already reduces your chances of being involved. An added perk is to stay away from the fast lane ensure that less conspicuous to the highway patrols and will not be flagged down so often.

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Do not drive on drugs and alcohol

This may sound cliché but, alcohol and drugs, not just cocaine or intoxicants like marijuana but any kind of drug basically, alter the normal body system and so can impair judgments as well as slow down reflexes.

Driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or other drugs can cost you your license – or your life. So many accidents that have occurred on the expressway have been as a result of drivers who insisted on heading out while on drugs or alcohol. Even if you think it is just only one drink or one smoked joint, do not take the risk, stay off the wheel and save not just your life, but the life of others.

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Check your vehicle before you set out. Know its limits.

A lot of drivers just set out with their vehicles, without first checking to see if the engine and brake are in perfect condition or the tires well inflated and screwed in. This negligence puts the driver as well as other motorists at risk. Drivers must ensure their vehicles are in good working condition- there should be no compromise on the quality of brakes and tires.

Aside from checking the engine, rate the performance limits of the vehicle. Pay attention to how your particular vehicle reacts in certain situations, how long it can last on the road and how many people plus cargo it can take per time. The risk of a fatal crash also increases with every additional passenger or luggage.

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Ignore aggressive drivers, do not tailgate.

If you have driven past the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, you will be well aware of the kind of crazy drivers that parade the road. They are far from courteous and flaunt road rules with no remorse. They also like to challenge other drivers by doing such things as speeding recklessly or cutting other drivers off. Do not engage this kind of drivers or try to beat them at their own game, the best thing to do is to get as far out of their way as possible. Rather than play their games and get them even much more infuriated, slow down and let them pass. The quicker you can get them away from you, the safer you will be.

Do not tailgate any other vehicle or allow others to tailgate you. Leave a three-second cushion between you and the car in front of you and begin your journey early enough so you do not have to speed to make up time. Again, large tractor-trailers need extra space when making wide right turns, so, stay away from the right side of anyone you see on the expressway.

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Lock your Mobile phones away. Avoid other in-car distractions.

Mobile phones are not the best companion on the road and should only be used for emergency purposes only. And even before being use, the driver should cut off motion and make a parking by the road side to take or make the call. Talking on the phone, while driving, is a straight ticket to an accident as it is extremely distracting.

If you must use your cell phone while driving, try a hands-free model or enable a Bluetooth connection with the car’s radio. It is important basically to avoid all forms of distractions, from loud music to doing things like eating or brushing your hair (yes, some people who actually do these things). If you are not concentrating solely on your driving, you will not be prepared for anything that is up ahead and you put yourself at risk of an accident.

NDDC Targets Wealth Creation, Project Completion

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has called for the support of the United States and other willing partners to achieve its goal of creating entrepreneurs and wealth across rural communities of the Niger Delta.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the United States Congress, the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NDDC, Mrs Ibim Semenitari, said the Commission’s top priorities for the year 2016 were project completion, human capital development and settlement of indebtedness to contractors.
Semenitari, who stressed the need to change the orientation of people, so as facilitate the creation of entrepreneurs and wealth in the Niger Delta region, said: “We have noticed that there is poverty in the region because people do not have access to credit, if they want to engage in small scale farming, fishing or business. When they have access to credit, they do not have someone who can take them through the process of becoming entrepreneurs.”
“So for 2016, our focus will be on human capital development and also on creating wealth in the local communities. We will be looking at creating clusters of business people that will grow along the entire spectrum, from micro through small to medium scale,” said the NDDC Managing Director.
Noting that it would be virtually impossible for NDDC to undertake sustainable development of the Niger Delta region by itself, Semenitari said: “Whenever we are able to talk to people who are partners in development, it is always a great opportunity. We are shopping for partners who are willing to support us in the region to achieve our goals. Any kind of support is welcome.”
Giving further insight into goings-on and future plans of the Commission, the NDDC boss acknowledged the Commission’s indebtedness to so many contractors, adding that some of the debts date back to 2009. “We are trying to clear debts of N10 million and below up till 2013. That is our plan to exit our indebtedness to our contractors,” she said.
She said that since NDDC could not just focus on how to get out of debt, “we are looking to have a budget that focuses largely on project completion. So we hope that by the end of 2016, we would have completed a good number of our infrastructural development projects, as funds will allow us.”
The NDDC Acting Managing Director said: “We will start very few projects that must have very high impact on the people and we will be doing this with the consent of and after consultation with the people. To kick-start this we have asked the nine state governments to furnish us with what they thought were their needs for 2016.”
Earlier, the Staff Director, US House Sub-committee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organisations, Mr Gregory Simpkins, who led the visiting delegation, said: “We came to speak with the NDDC, which is the major development catalyst in the Niger Delta region, to see what is happening and what is being planned for the future.”

Jaiz Islamic Bank To Go National Before Year End

Jaiz Bank Plc, the pioneer non-Interest (Islamic) bank in Nigeria, has concluded plans to go national.

The Bank’s Manager in Kaduna Halilu Murtala said additional branches would soon open in Lagos, Ibadan, Ilorin and Port Harcourt.

He said: “This is in line with the Approval-in-Principle issued to the bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to go national. With this approval, we intend to have presence is the six geopolitical zones to start with.

“We have already finalised arrangements in fulfilment of CBN’s requirements towards going national. As soon as the CBN gives its node, we will open in these locations for full banking. Our plan is to add at least ten more branches spread across the country before the end of this year.”

Jaiz Bank began operations in 2012, with only three branches in Abuja, Kano and Kaduna. As at the end of last year, the Bank increased its branch network to 19. He commented that the bank is ready to bring its specialized banking close to the door steps of Nigerians, Christians, Muslims, etc.

“We have SMEs and Retail products designed for critical segment of the society. Our philosophy is to better the life of all, irrespective of their tribal or religious background,” he said

 

I Will Prove My Innocence – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal

The Media Office of Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has disclosed alleged attempts by forces determined to nail him at all costs employing the tools of media and political blackmail.

The Senate President stated that he was ready for trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal(CCT) and would prove his innocence.

“In this smear campaign, the anti-Saraki forces using their allies in the media have tended to rubbish reputations built by some individuals over several decades.

One of such individual was the respected former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Alfa Modibo Belgore who they falsely accused of trying to bribe judges on behalf of Dr. Saraki when nothing like that ever happened.

“We therefore call on members of the public to disregard the antics of these desperate and devilish elements. We assure all Nigerians and other observers of the Nigerian situation to be rest assured that the Senate President is ready to have his day in court.

His lawyers are ready to defend his right and prove his innocence.”

CAC To Delist Over 38,000 Companies For Failure To File Annual Returns

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has disclosed that it has commenced the process of delisting 38,717 dormant or portfolio companies from its register.

The commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr Churchill Williams, who made this known this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, said the affected companies were those that failed to file their annual returns to CAC as required by sections 370 to 378 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), and that the move became necessary after the companies also failed to respond to several notices of de-registration from the commission through various channels.

According to him, a comprehensive list of the affected companies has been  sent to all the state offices of the commission, newspaper publications, and has also been published on the commission’s website, to enable people check and then file their annual returns.

Churchill said that dormant companies impeded the efficiency of the commission to manage and provide better supervisory services in line with its mandate

According to him, an economy made up of largely dormant companies makes economic planning difficult.

 

43% Of The Stock Market Dominated By Dangote Group

Africa’s richest man and President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, controls 43 per cent of the Nigerian stock market.

According to reports, four of Dangote’s companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) had a market capitalisation of N3.832 trillion. This value is about 43 per cent of N8.91 trillion, which was the total capitalisation of the equities listed on the Nigerian bourse as at Monday.

An analysis of the companies indicate that Dangote Cement has the highest value of N2.862 trillion, which is 32 per cent of the total capitalisation of the equities market.

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc trailed with N68 billion, while NASCON Allied a Industry Plc has N18 billion. Tiger Branded Consumer Goods has a value of N9.45 billion.

Dangote revealed that the company has recorded a 47 percent growth in sales volumes between January and February 2016.

He said the company can export up to $500 million worth of cement annually from Nigeria to neighboring West African countries. He disclosed that 2018 – 2020 there will be no need by Dangote Group of businesses to get foreign exchange from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

He further added that Dangote Sugar will stop imports of $1 billion worth of sugar into Nigeria in five year’s time.

Kwara Earmarks N1 Billion For Ilorin Water Project

The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr Ali Ahmad has disclosed that the state government has earmarked about N1bn for the completion of Ilorin phase II water reticulation project in the 2016 budget.

He expressed hope that once the on-going reticulation is completed, the water scarcity in Ilorin metropolis would be a thing of the past.

Ahmad added that the assembly would ensure judicious spending of every money allocated for projects in the 2016 budget through constant oversight function.

However, he challenged the leadership of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union(IEDPU) and other developmental associations to fashion out means of addressing the problem of open defecation in the state capital.

 

South Africa To Assist Nigeria In Electricity Generation, Solid Mineral Development – Zuma

South African President, Jacob Zuma has pledged his commitment to help Nigeria in the generation of electricity even as he declared that it can also assist in the exploration of solid minerals. He said there is potential for greater business to business engagements between the two countries.

Zuma further stated that both countries must collaborate by diversifying their economies to create employment as this will further improve the impact that Africa can have in the global economy and to reconfigure the terms of trade.

 “the diversification of the economy, namely electricity generation and supply, agriculture and agro-processing, tourism development including the hospitality sector, mining, banking, infrastructure development, aviation, manufacturing and the automotive sector.

He said by doing this, both countries would break away from the colonial legacy that has turned Africa into providers of primary commodities and recipients of processed goods.

“We must strive to bring the manufacturing plants closer to the sources of raw materials. South Africa and Nigeria can to a large extent, complement each other towards the achievement of this”, he pointed out.

 

No Progression In Quality Of Education From 2010 To 2015 – Survey

Following the survey conducted by the National Population Commission (NPC), the Nigeria Education Data Survey (NEDS), has revealed that there was no improvement in the percentage of children in school that can read from 2010 to 2015.

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu stated that the Universal Basic Education (UBE) has improved the transition from primary to secondary education. He said the report also revealed elimination of gender gap in school attendance and improvement in primary school attendance even as it suggests greater access to schools.

Chief Eze Duruiheoma, NPC Chairman, said the survey was a follow up on the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) where households with children from four to 16 years in 2013 were revisited.

He commented that the outcome of the survey will further initiate programme that would help increase the enrolment and attendance level of students, adding that the survey will also provide policy makers with accurate and timely data to formulate courses of action designed to increase enrolment, attendance and learning so as to achieve Education for All (EFA) goal for the children of school age.

“The conduct of the NEDS marks another major step by the National Population Commission to respond to the national imperative of providing adequate and relevant data for national planning, particularly in the education sector.

 

Republic Of Ireland Returns Weevil-Infested Beans Cargo To Nigeria

According to reports, five containers of beans exported from Nigeria to the Republic of Ireland have been rejected and returned by the importers after the products were received with heaps of weevils.

Inspecting the rejected agricultural product at the PTML Terminal, Tin Can Port Lagos, on Tuesday March 8, the minister of state for Agriculture, Lopobiri said that the containers were returned because heaps of weevils were detected in them by Republic of Island Quarantine Service.

The minister described the return of the containers as a national embarrassment, saying that the containers were exported without the knowledge of the Nigerian Agriculture and Quarantine Service.

Lopobiri said that government would be returning the Quarantine Service back to the ports to partake in the examination of import and export containers.

He said that hence forth, for any agro-product to leave the country, it has to be certified by the Quarantine Service, saying that this is the global practice, in US and other developed countries.

He said, “Currently there is no more dollars oil and so, we need dollars from agriculture. We are in trade deficit with every other country in the world including Cameroun, and Benin Republic.

“So, we are trying to encourage as much export as possible so that we can substitute petrol-dollars to agro-dollars.

“No government agency has right apart from Quarantine to say that agro-products is banned for export or import, it is the legal and exclusive responsibility of Quarantine Service.”

The minister, who disclosed that the EU suspension is only on beans, and that the suspension would expire by June 2016, said relevant authorities would conduct their investigations, because the EU is concerned that if appropriate measures are not taken they will extend the ban on beans to other products.

Jovago Launches Extranet Mobile App For All Hotel Partners

Africa’s No. 1 hotel booking website, Jovago.com, has launched Jovago Extranet App, a mobile application that aims at giving more flexibility and independence to hotel managers.

“Jovago wants to give the best international standards of the hotel industry and the latest technologies to all our Hotel partners, we want to democratize these new tools for all our partners and make their job easier ” said Paul Midy, CEO of Jovago.

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The Android App will enable Hotel managers to confirm new reservations, see and search through all reservations, change rates for any time period and change room availability for any time period. They will also see customer reviews, confirm guest check in and get some unique stats about hotel performance, all this at their convenient time. This will create a better experience for both the hotel and the Jovago customer.

Jovago.com ensures that its inventory of 25,000 hotels in Africa is accessible to customers online, by tapping on today’s technology. For instance, with insightful data provided by the company, a hotel manager will easily know the pricing of his competitors, thus making informed decisions on how to remain competitive.

“Hotels on Jovago benefit from focused local marketing reach in Africa, generating business they could not tap into otherwise. We want to empower these partners to get the best out of working with us,” says Eduard Meyjes, Head of Revenue Management, Jovago.  He adds that “Phone communication can be challenging in Africa. With the app, hotels can make fast and reliable changes exactly when they want to. Especially smaller hotels can now benefit from smart tools, that were only available to larger hotel chains before.”

Having begun the massive roll-out of the Extranet app, first feedback from hotel owners have been highly positive: “This Extranet App is a good addition, many hotels around the world use it and now to have it here is great”, said Michael Pinder  from the Group General Manager of Sun Heaven Hotels in Nigeria.

Following the launch of the Extranet mobile application, Jovago.com is now working towards unveiling the Web version of the App, to further improve user experience for potential customers. As a leading online hotel-booking website, Jovago.com is simply a one-stop-shop for hotels when it comes to their online marketing and operations.

Katsina Assembly Increases Budget Estimate To N114 Billion

Katsina State House of Assembly, yesterday passed the state’s 2016 appropriation bill into law by increasing the estimates to N114 bn from the initial N111bn presented to it.

As at December last year, Governor Aminu Bello Masari had, purposed a budget of N111bn christened “Budget of Restoration of Hope” to the state assembly for its assent. Following several deliberations, the assembly jerked up the budget to N114, 034,251, 670 as total expenditure for the 2016 fiscal year.

Meanwhile, the assembly adopted the five point recommendations made by its appropriation committee and pledged to ensure strict oversight activities to make for dutiful passage. The recommendations, however, included a directive on MDAs to be sending quarterly progress reports on revenue generation and expenditure to respective house committees and for the MDAs to devise more ways of enhancing internally generated revenue.

The assembly has proceeded on a one month recess to reconvene by April, 12, 2016.

FG Should Provide Bailout Funds For Manufacturers – Economist

The director of Centre for Management Development (CMD), Lagos, Dr. Mike Onodje has urged the federal government to provide bailout funds for manufacturers.

He said provision of considerable funds for them would no doubt cushion the effects of the ongoing economic instability in the country.

Onodje advised that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should adopt credit control measures to ensure that manufacturing companies don’t carry excessive leverage ratios.

He maintained that manufacturers across the country are currently facing hardship due to economic instability, hence the Federal Government should make efforts to provide bailout for them the way it did to assist state governments recently.

POLITICS & GOVERNMENT JOBS | U.S. Embassy Fresh Job Recruitment (4 Positions)

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Lagos, is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the following positions below:

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BANKING & FINANCE JOBS | Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Job Recruitment 2016

Guaranty Trust Bank, plc is a foremost Nigerian financial institution with vast business outlays spanning Anglophone West Africa and the United Kingdom.

GTBank has a corporate banking bias and strong service culture that have enabled it record consistent growh in clientele and key financial indices since its inception in 1990.

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

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POLITICS & GOVERNMENT JOBS |Transport Managers at the British Deputy High Commission

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

We are are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Transport Manager

Ref.: 06/16 ABJ
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: B3 (L)
Job type: Permanent

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 

  • Plan,  organise and direct the administration of the British High Commissions   transport requirements, staff duty rosters including fleet management and   deployment.
  • Effective   and efficient management of all resources; vehicle replacements,servicing,  spares and fuel stocks.
  • Manageand supervise a group of transport co-ordinators, mechanics and other  support staff employed in the transport team in addition to a combined pool of 30+ drivers.
  • Prepare and monitor annual/quarterly budgets for the transport team, prudentlymanaging, authorising, recording and regularly reporting on all  expenditure.
  • Close supervision  of the official pool of vehicles, ensuring valid documentation, proper maintenance, driver competence and adherence to health, safety andsecurity regulations.
  • Central point  of contact for liaising and communicating with various customers, internaland external partners (including the Nigeria Police, FRSC, DFID, BDHC  Lagos, British Council, etc) on all transport related matters.
  • Plan and co-ordinate logistical arrangements for VIP visits and up-country journeys.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience 

  • Relevant educational qualifications (University Degree, HND or Professional Certificates)
  • Familiar with the Nigerian transport system and the Abuja road networks
  • Possess a valid drivers licence

Essential qualifications and experience:

  • Previous experience in Transport or Logistical Management
  • Experience of managing a large team to deliver a quality service in a high pressure   environment
  • A good command of English language – both verbally and in writing .
  • Flexible approach to problem solving with an ability to think on their feet
  • Demsontrate good interpersonal skills
  • A self starter able to work with minimal supervision
  • Good organisational skills – capable of working quickly and accurately
  • Budgeting and financial management experience
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools.

Required Competencies 

  • Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace.

Remuneration
N 493,126 monthly

Application Closing Date
22nd March, 2016.

Start Date
1st May, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY

Note

  • To apply please attach CV and a cover letter as one document
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nigeria are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Country.
  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
  • Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.

 

IT/TELECOMS JOBS | Services Lead, WECA – Africa at Microsoft Nigeria

Microsoft Nigeria – If you have unique experiences, skills and passions-and we believe you can bring them all to Microsoft for a rich, rewarding career and lifestyle that will surprise you with its breadth and potential. Just imagine the excitement and satisfaction of what you can do, where you can go, and the difference you can make with the resources of Microsoft behind you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Services Lead, WECA – Africa

Job #: 961534
Location: Lagos

Job Description

  • This position will drive overall Services Strategy for Nigeria and provide a single services focal point and leadership; will be responsible for managing day to day sales operations.
  • This includes having an individual and team quota target for sales of Microsoft Services.
  • The Services Lead will own establishment of the Rhythm of Business within the subsidiary which includes reporting of subsidiary critical measurements.

Responsibilities

  • Decision making regarding WECA’s overall Services strategies and managing a business of P&L through ensuring effective execution of Services strategies and offerings.
  • Manage P&L with successful track record in meeting and exceeding revenue targets and customer/partner satisfaction. Primary focus is to drive the sales strategy and execution to ensure revenue targets and category wins are achieved. Must understand and implement effective services management processes, systems and infrastructure (i.e., pipeline management, forecasting, etc) to meet fiscal goals.
  • Has direct responsibility for Sales and will monitor performance and execution of contracts on behalf of the Region.
  • Has impact in their Services/Sales geography and can help shape sales and services strategy through actions, deliverables, and best practices.
  • To shape thinking for future opportunities and how we sell and grow consulting and solutions services to increase product sales in their Subsidiary/geography and Region.
  • The role is responsible for implementation of tools and processes within the subsidiary to support increased efficiencies using WW Operations guidelines.
  • Establishing the Rhythm of Business within the subsidiary which includes reporting of subsidiary critical measurements.
  • The role is responsible for alignment with Enterprise and Partner Group (EPG) to ensure a “One Microsoft” approach to our customers/partners.
  • Direct people-management responsibility for sales team. Will have to motivate people, support our diversity efforts, drive performance management, attract the great people, retain the great employees and “raise the bar” on the general quality/capability of our services professionals. Must be a positive role model for all of the services organization.
  • To deliver the Services messages internally and externally and develop/maintain executive relationships with Services partners and customers. At times will have to interact with the press, but limited to customer success stories.

Qualifications

  • Sales and sales management experience with enterprise scale customers and solutions.
  • BA/BS Degree or equivalent and a significant amount (minimum 10 # 15 years) of experience combining relevant work in technology leadership & strategic planning, financial planning for professional services, and consulting.
  • Must have a deep understanding of markets, customers and related technology.
  • Must have the background to provide leadership in the practice and a demonstrated effectiveness in consulting and client management.
  • Must have senior Business skills in order to coach management team to develop great strategic thinking about their business.
  • Ability to shape thinking for future opportunities and how we sell and grow consulting and solutions services to increase product sales in Nigeria and how to successfully deliver Offerings, Solutions and maintain high Customer and Partners satisfaction in an efficient organization.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
interested and qualified candidates should APPLY

Profit Taking Reverses Eight Day Bull Run as NSE Indicators Dip by 0.53%

Trading activities on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, on Tuesday, March 9, reversed the eight-day bullish run as market indicators plunged by 0.53 per cent due to profit taking by investors.

The All-Share Index which opened at 25,890.94 lost 135.93 points or 0.53 per cent to close at 25,755.01.

Similarly, the market capitalization lost N47 billion or 0.53 per cent to close at N8.859 trillion against N8.906 trillion posted on Monday.

Market watchers attributed the development to profit taking embarked upon by some investors to take advantage of growth recorded by the market in the past couple of days.

They said that the dip was predominantly influenced by the loss recorded on the share price of Dangote Cement Plc.
It shed 2.90 per cent to close at N163.12.

They said that profit warning announced by the Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) also contributed to the market downturn.

CWG, in a profit warning released by NSE, said, “it will incur a number of significant one-off charges that will contribute to an overall loss for the financial year ended December 31, 2015”.

Dangote Cement which recently declared a dividend of N8 led the losers’ chart, shedding N4.88 to close at N163.12 per share. Nigerian Breweries followed with a loss of N1.96 to close at N96.04, while ETI declined by 16k to close at N18.10 per share.

National Salt shed 15k to close at N7.02, while Cement Company of Northern Nigeria dipped 12k to close at N8.88 per share.

Conversely, Lafarge Africa topped the gainers’ chart, growing by N2.50 to close at N85 per share. PZ Industries followed with a gain of N1.10 to close at N25.20, while CAP appreciated by 94k to close at N38.50 per share. Guinness grew by 51k to close at N114.01, while Union Bank increased by 38k to close at N5.98 per share.

FCMB Group emerged the most traded equity with an exchange of 34.93 million shares worth N26.488 million.
It was trailed by UBA; having accounted for 26.48 million shares valued N90.81 million, while Zenith Bank sold 22.07 million shares worth N268.06 million.

Fidelity Bank exchanged 21.31 million shares valued N24.49 million, while C & I Leasing traded 17.73 million shares worth N8.86 million.

In all, investors bought and sold 233.43 million shares valued N1.42 billion transacted in 3,224 deals.

NNPC Posts N8.3billion in One Month

The losses incurred by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, in its operations have widened from N8.3bn to N3.55bn in the first trading month of the year 2016.

Figures contained in its monthly financial and operations report for January 2016 showed that the corporation earned N184.40bn as revenue in December 2015 but spent N196.26bn leaving a deficit of N11.86bn.

While it earned N130.86bn in January 2016, operating expenditure gulped N134.41bn which translates to a loss of N3.55bn for the month.

The corporation lost N46.5bn in September and N11.8bn in December last year.

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